Outstanding Student Chapter Award

Nomination deadline: April 15
Presented: Fall meeting

The ECS Outstanding Student Chapter Award (formerly The Gwendolyn B. Wood Section Excellence Award) was established in 2012 to recognize distinguished student chapters that demonstrate active participation in The Electrochemical Society’s technical activities, establish community and outreach activities in the areas of electrochemical and solid state science and engineering education, and create and maintain a robust membership base.

Up to three winners are selected, with one named Outstanding Student Chapter and up to two named Student Chapters of Excellence.

Recipient qualifications

The award-winning ECS Student Chapters are distinguished for contributions, activities, and participation in areas that reflect the purposes or interests of The Electrochemical Society, and support Society’s mission to advance theory and practice at the forefront of electrochemical and solid state science and technology, and allied subjects.

Award

The Outstanding Student Chapter award consists of:

• Recognition plaque;
• USD $1,000;
• Award recognition and chapter group photo in ECS Interface or other electronic communications.

The Student Chapters of Excellence recipients receive:

• Mailed recognition certificates;
• Recognition in ECS Interface.

About Gwendolyn B. Wood

Gwendolyn B. Wood was an active ECS member who joined the Society in 1952 and served for many years as Councilor for the ECS National Capital Section. From 1972 to 1974, she was Chairman of the Society’s Council of Sections while also serving on the Board of Directors.

Questions

Contact awards@electrochem.org with questions or for more information.